Volume 14, Number 1
CONTENTS
02 ISEN Collaborates to Face Climate Change
The Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern serves to focus the University’s extensive resources in these fields. Read more.
10 Committed to Understanding Climate Change
The Comer Foundation has committed millions of dollars to the investigation of climate change, including a one-of-a-kind journalism program at Medill. Read more.
11 Future Bright for Solar Fuels
SOFI is working to turn sunlight into power. Read more.
16 Solving the Last Mile
The integration of traffic congestion and predictive modeling has positioned Northwestern’s Transportation Center at the forefront of a global shipping issue. Read more.
20 On the Bookshelf
Recent publications by faculty. Read more.
22 Talking the Talk
Political scientist James Druckman sees communication as key to cohesive energy policy. Read more.
24 Thinking Smarter
A reimagined electricity market relies on innovative ideas and smart-grid technology. Read more.
28 Connecting Caves to Coral Reefs
Hydrogeologist Patricia Beddows is exploring the Yucatan’s underwater caverns for clues that might protect coral reefs. Read more.
34 Drilling Down
Engineers, others investigating ways to make fracking safer and more efficient. Read more.
38 Atomic Building Blocks
Nathaniel Stern explores the physics behind materials of the future. Read more.
42 Centerpoint
Turning sunlight into stored power. Read more.